John McTimoney developed the approach in the 1950s, modifying his human chiropractic technique to apply specifically to animals. Today, the McTimoney MSc in Animal Manipulation is the only university validated course of its kind in Europe.
It is a non-invasive 
holistic treatment which works with the body’s innate intelligence to realign and balance the musculoskeletal system, restoring health and movement, soundness and performance.
The spine is made up of a number of bones called vertebrae each separated by an intervertebral disc. This structure houses and protects the spinal cord which is responsible for carrying messages from the brain to the peripheral nerves and vice versa. The peripheral nerves exit the spine through spaces between the vertebrae and convey messages to and from the muscles, organs and structures of the body.
Your animals spine, due to it’s anatomy, has flexibility. Each vertebrae has a degree of individual movement and therefore has the potential to move out of it’s correct alignment, reducing the space through which the peripheral nerve must travel and reducing the range of motion for that joint. This can comprimise the flow through the nerve and cause associated muscle tension, pain and discomfort.
The McTimoney technique treats misaligned joints through the spine and pelvis using quick and gentle adjustments which are readily accepted and usually enjoyed by most animals. When combined with massage, stretches and an individually tailored rehabilitation and exercise programme optimum health and performance can be restored.
